There’s a lot happening as your baby begins to explore the world. You can help this along by providing toys that are bright and interesting and playing games like peek-a-boo.
It’s typical for 4-month-old babies to:
- Be more easily distracted and look around for an interesting sound or something glimpsed, even during feedings
- Start to explore more with the hands, eyes and mouth
- Begin to predict routines (establishing a bedtime routine now, for instance, will help signal that it’s time to sleep)
- Start to roll from front to back, but not necessarily the other way
- Use a 2-handed grasp to grab objects and bring them to mouth
Just remember: All babies are different and develop at their own pace. Developmental milestones occur over a range of time because of this.
If your infant hasn’t yet reached some of these milestones, it doesn’t necessarily mean something is wrong.
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Talk with your baby’s healthcare provider about any developmental concerns, including if your baby ...
- Does not bring objects to mouth
- Begins babbling, but does not try to imitate any sounds you make
- Does not push down with legs when feet are on firm surface
- Does not turn head toward a sound
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Disclaimer: This page is not intended to provide medical advice about your child. Always seek the advice of a physician, qualified healthcare provider or child-development specialist with any questions you have about your child's health, medical condition or development. Never disregard, avoid or delay contacting a doctor or other qualified professional because of something you read here.
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